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During his emcee presentation at CALSSA’s Solar Battle of the Bands (SBOB) at Intersolar North America, Jeff Spies announced to the crowd that the long-awaited documentary film "Solar Roots - The Pioneers of PV" will make its official public debut at the Solar Roots Party on October 30 - November 1, 2026 in Grass Valley.
More than a decade in the making, this non-commercial passion project began in 2015 when Spies organized the First "Solar Pioneer Party" to honor the early pioneers of the photovoltaic (PV) industry. That event inspired the creation of the documentary, and after years of dedication, research, and storytelling, “Solar Roots” will be ready to be shared with the world. At the Solar Roots Party, which is open to all, attendees will gather to celebrate the birth of the PV industry, recognize the innovators who championed the transformative power of solar energy and delivered clean energy to millions of people around the world. Following its premiere celebration, the film will be released globally and free of charge on Vimeo and YouTube, ensuring open access to the remarkable history and visionaries who helped launch the solar energy movement.
Join us in honoring the roots of the solar industry, and the pioneers who made it possible.
Solar Roots | www.solar-roots.com
RecycLiCo Battery Materials Inc. (“RecycLiCo” or the “Company”) (TSX.V: AMY | OTCQB: AMYZF | FSE: ID4), a critical minerals refining and lithium-ion battery upcycling company, is pleased to announce the opening of its Innovation Centre laboratory in Delta, British Columbia.
The Company can now provide bench-scale hydrometallurgical processing and technical research and development services for projects across the metals, mining, refining and battery materials sectors, supporting miners, refiners, OEMs and technology developers. The lab is the first step in the roll-out of the Innovation Centre which will include adjacent pilot plant facilities, enabling clients and partners to move from concept to pilot scale within a fully powered, ready-to-build environment. The Innovation Centre is designed to support process development, flowsheet validation, pilot-scale testing, and commercialization. Our integrated bench-to-pilot capabilities will enable reduced development timelines, lower technical risk, and the efficient translation of laboratory results into commercial refining pathways.
“This milestone is the result of disciplined execution of our capital-efficient approach to building the technical infrastructure required for long term growth and commercialization,” said Richard Sadowsky, Interim CEO of RecycLiCo. “We are excited to begin engaging with partners on refining pathways that can be evaluated, optimized, and scaled within a single facility and to advance the development of our own midstream refining solutions.”
RecycLiCo’s technology focuses on refining critical minerals, whether already in circulation or as part of primary extraction, as part of the strengthening of domestic North American supply chains and reducing reliance on offshore refining capacity.
RecycLiCo Battery Materials I https://recyclico.com/
ESS Tech, Inc. (NYSE: GWH) (“ESS” or the “Company”), a leading innovator in long-duration energy storage solutions, announced that Randall “Randy” Selesky has joined the company as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). In this role, Selesky will lead global commercial strategy, sales, marketing, product management, and business development initiatives as ESS advances commercialization and scales deployment of its long-duration energy storage solutions worldwide.
Selesky joins ESS with more than 20 years of leadership in the energy sector, including more than a decade in the battery storage industry. Prior to joining ESS, he served as the Chief Commercial Officer at VoltStorage, where he played a central role in shaping commercial strategy, building partnerships, and guiding the company’s market expansion. Throughout his career, Selesky has been recognized for his ability to transform commercial organizations, build high-performing teams, and accelerate the adoption of innovative clean-energy technologies. His background encompasses large-scale market development, enterprise-level sales, and driving revenue growth in rapidly evolving segments of the energy transition.
This appointment builds on ESS’s recent leadership transformation designed to strengthen governance, execution, and financial discipline, with an emphasis on capital allocation and accountability. At ESS, Selesky will spearhead commercial execution as global demand for long‑duration energy storage (LDES) continues to rise. His expertise positions the company to expand its market presence and meet the growing need for long‑duration assets capable of improving grid reliability, enabling deeper renewable integration, and supporting the shift toward a decarbonized energy system.
“Randy is a proven commercial leader with extensive experience in the energy and battery storage industries, building high-performing teams, and converting market demand into durable revenue,” said CEO Drew Buckley. “His leadership will be instrumental as we sharpen execution and deliver high-performing, market-ready solutions to customers seeking reliable long-duration storage.”
Mr. Selesky added, “I am excited to join ESS at an important moment for the Company and for the broader energy industry. Long-duration storage is becoming essential for the next phase of the energy transition, and ESS is uniquely positioned with a safe, sustainable solution and a strong foundation to accelerate commercial momentum ready to meet the market’s needs. I look forward to helping scale customer adoption globally.”
ESS | www.essinc.com
Primo Brands, together with Onyx Renewables and PowerFlex, announced the energization of a new 13-megawatt DC onsite solar project at Primo Brands’ bottling facility for Poland Spring in Hollis, Maine. The ground-mounted solar array is expected to generate about 18 million kilowatt-hours of clean electricity annually, reducing the facility’s carbon footprint while providing long-term cost predictability.
Located adjacent to Primo Brands’ Hollis facility, the fully behind-the-meter system was developed, engineered and constructed by PowerFlex and is financed, owned, and operated by Onyx under a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA). The project is designed so that the solar energy produced is consumed directly on site.
“At Primo Brands, water is our business, and being good stewards of natural resources is core to who we are,” says Charles Fogg, Chief Sustainability Officer, Primo Brands. “That means thinking carefully about how we use resources like energy and how we operate for the long-term within communities. Powering our facility in Hollis, Maine with renewable energy reduces our reliance on traditional energy sources and helps us reduce greenhouse gas emissions.”
A Flagship Distributed Generation Project in Maine
The Hollis solar system is designed as a non-export, behind-the-meter system to maximize onsite solar production.
The project showcases how large energy users can embrace distributed generation to manage long-term energy costs sustainably while supporting local jobs.
The Hollis solar project reflects the increasing demand for larger onsite systems as commercial energy needs grow, and organizations seek to reliably hedge against rising energy costs.
"Projects like this represent the shift to a new power paradigm where businesses can take control of their energy future,” said Patty Rollin, Chief Commercial Officer of Onyx Renewables. “By adopting onsite solar, Primo Brands gains cost predictability and reliable clean power. At Onyx, we make sure these solutions fit seamlessly into our partners’ operations, and we’re proud to work alongside PowerFlex to deliver a system that supports Primo Brands’ sustainability goals while strengthening energy resilience."
Operational Benefits for Primo Brands
Under the PPA structure, Onyx owns and operates the solar system while Primo Brands purchases the clean energy generated at a predictable rate for the long term. This provides Primo with budget certainty relative to conventional grid electricity.
Key expected benefits include:
A Strategic Partnership Between Onyx and PowerFlex
PowerFlex served as the development and engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) partner on the project, managing the multi-year development, interconnection, and permitting process; engineering the system; negotiating the PPA; and overseeing procurement and construction.
Onyx provided project financing and will serve as the long-term system owner and operator, delivering ongoing asset management and maintenance services for the life of the project.
“Projects like Hollis succeed when each partner brings deep specialization. PowerFlex develops and builds high-performance onsite solar, and Onyx provides the underwriting and long-term commitment that makes a project like this possible—together delivering clean, cost-predictable power for Primo Brands,” said Nate McMurry, Chief Commercial Officer at PowerFlex. “At 13 megawatts-DC, Hollis is a large onsite solar system by commercial standards. We’re seeing growing demand for projects at this scale as companies look to reduce emissions, manage energy costs, and invest in resilient, distributed energy solutions.”
Positive Impact for the State of Maine
Beyond the financial and environmental benefits for Primo Brands, the project helps to advance Maine’s progress towards realizing its goal of 80% clean electricity supply by 2030 and 100% by 2040. The project highlights Primo Brands’ commitment to sustainability and supporting Maine’s energy transition.
“It’s a win-win. Primo Brands brings clean, fresh water to the community… the solar panels are clean energy,” said Richard Morin, Town Manager, Town of Hollis. “It’s a great partnership.”
Primo Brands | www.primobrands.com
Onyx Renewables | www.onyxrenewables.com
PowerFlex | powerflex.com
MicroGrid Networks, LLC (“MGN”), a leading developer, owner, and operator of battery energy storage systems in New York City, announced the closing of a strategic investment from Palisade Infrastructure (“Palisade”), in partnership with SER Capital Partners (“SER”). The transaction supports MGN’s continued growth across New York City and adjacent markets.
The partnership with Palisade provides MGN with additional capital and resources to accelerate its next phase of growth. MGN currently has over 250 MWh of battery energy storage projects under construction and has established a significantly larger development pipeline across its exclusively controlled sites. Under the transaction, Palisade will invest in MGN’s operating and construction-stage projects and make a strategic investment in the platform company. SER will retain a majority ownership stake in the platform company and continue to actively support the company alongside Palisade and the MGN management team. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, MGN is an established developer, owner, and operator of battery energy storage and electric vehicle charging systems in New York City. The company was among the first developers to interconnect energy storage systems directly into the City’s mesh network grid. MGN has built an integrated development platform with deep in-house capabilities spanning origination, engineering and design, procurement, construction management, operations, and asset management.
MGN’s battery energy storage facilities help alleviate transmission congestion and enhance grid reliability by delivering localized, cost-effective energy capacity in dense urban environments. The company’s projects also support New York State and New York City’s ambitious clean energy and greenhouse gas reduction goals.
In addition to advancing its existing development pipeline, MGN will seek complementary acquisition opportunities.
Tim Dumbleton, Chief Executive Officer of MGN, said, “With Palisade’s added strategic capital, MGN can further leverage its deep local market expertise to scale the buildout of battery energy storage for added reliability throughout New York City and adjacent markets. We are excited to partner with Palisade alongside SER as we accelerate the next phase of growth for the business.”
Mike Reynolds, Partner and Head of Americas at Palisade, said, “We are excited to support MGN at this pivotal stage of the company’s evolution and to partner with SER and the MGN management team. New York City faces structural supply and reliability challenges that require flexible, localized energy infrastructure solutions. MGN’s technical expertise and proven development and operating capabilities position the company exceptionally well to address these needs.”
Rahul Advani, Managing Partner and CEO of SER Capital Partners, said, “We are pleased to welcome Palisade Infrastructure as a partner in MGN. This transaction reflects the continuation of SER’s vision to build the premier energy storage platform serving neighborhoods across New York City. We look forward to supporting MGN alongside Palisade with a shared commitment to sustainable, reliable, and affordable power.”
Guggenheim Securities served as exclusive financial advisor and Jones Day served as legal counsel to MGN and SER. A&O Shearman LLP served as legal counsel to Palisade.
MicroGrid Networks | www.mgn.energy
Palisade Infrastructure | www.palisadegroup.com
SER Capital Partners | https://sercapitalpartners.com/
Origis Energy, one of America's leading renewable energy and decarbonization platforms, announced the final commissioning and operation of three Swift Air Solar facilities in Texas. The energy infrastructure will support Occidental's operations in West Texas, which includes its STRATOS Direct Air Capture facility.
Origis planned, developed and constructed the Swift Air Solar facilities in three phases, with the final phase delivered in late 2025. Collectively, these solar projects will represent more than $650 million in infrastructure investments in Ector County and West Texas.
"We are proud of our partnership with Occidental, an industry leader with unparalleled technical depth and a long track-record of innovation. Oxy's STRATOS facility is a leading example of infrastructure that America needs to secure its energy ambitions for the 21st century," said Vikas Anand, Chief Executive Officer of Origis Energy. "And, the Swift Air 500 MWdc facilities are an example of Origis Energy's strengths of expertise, innovation and reliable execution."
"New power facilities are essential to unlock the full potential of the Permian Basin's resources," said Joe Lavoy, Vice President, Oxy Low Carbon Ventures. "Collaborating with Origis Energy to secure power from these new purpose-built solar facilities further positions us to help meet growing energy needs, while also serving to help advance large scale Direct Air Capture technology."
Origis Energy | www.origisenergy.com
Generac Holdings Inc. (NYSE: GNRC), a leading global designer, manufacturer and provider of energy technology solutions and other power products, announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Enercon Engineering, Inc., adding specialized manufacturing expertise in generator enclosures and switchgear to meet the growing need for backup power as global demand for data center capacity could more than triple by 2030.
Founded in 1975 and headquartered in East Peoria, Illinois, Enercon designs and manufactures custom power equipment and industrial enclosures for demanding, high-reliability applications. The company's more than 120 employees operate a 160,000-square-foot manufacturing facility. Combined with Generac's new state-of-the-art plant in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin and its new facility in Sussex, Wisconsin, this acquisition underscores the company's ongoing investment in scaling capacity for commercial and industrial products to meet growing demand.
"Enercon brings 50 years of proven expertise in custom power systems, and their deep in-house engineering and manufacturing capabilities strengthen and accelerate Generac's Commercial & Industrial business. From UL-certified switchgear to power distribution solutions and generator enclosures, this positions us to better serve hyperscale and enterprise data center markets in particular, where reliability, precision and excellence are critical," said Aaron Jagdfeld, Generac Chairman, President and CEO.
The acquisition is the latest in a series of investments Generac has made to scale its C&I manufacturing capacity as part of its effort to double C&I product sales in the years ahead. Backup power generators sold to the data center market are expected to be a primary driver of this rapid growth.
Upon closing, Enercon will operate as "Enercon, a Generac company" under Generac's Domestic Commercial & Industrial Business Group. The current leadership team will continue to lead the business. Closing is subject to regulatory approvals and is anticipated in the second quarter of 2026.
Generac Commercial and Industrial | www.generac.com/industrial
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